Is this year your baby’s first Christmas? Are you ready to start new family traditions? Starting holiday traditions with your new baby can create cherished memories and meaningful rituals that grow with your family. If you are searching for sweet and simple ideas, consider the following Christmas traditions to start with your newborn.
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- Baby’s First Ornament: Choose or make an ornament each year. Add your child’s name and the year. As your child grows, pick out ornaments that match their interest. Or allow your child to pick out an ornament.
- Christmas Santa Photo: Get a photo taking with Santa. Many charities do Santa photo sessions to raise money for their organization. This is an easy way to donate and get a treasured memory.
- Professional Christmas Photo: Get professional Christmas photos done each year. Do a photo of your child alone plus a family photo. Plus print photos to include in cards. Or create Christmas cards with your photos.
- Candid Photos: Not only take photos, print them.
- Christmas Cards: Ask friends and family members to send or hand delivery cards for your baby’s first Christmas.
- Matching Pajamas: Begin the tradition of family Christmas pajamas worn on Christmas Eve. Start a yearly tradition by taking a photo in front of the Christmas tree.
- Christmas Eve Box: Fill your box with a board book, soft toy, pajamas, and a treat like baby-safe teething biscuits.
- Footprint Crafts: Make reindeer or mistletoe prints using their tiny feet.
- Read a Holiday Book Together: Start with a holiday-themed board book like “The Night Before Christmas.”
- Hand-Written Letter: Write a hand written letter to your child. Include the year, holiday celebrations, and your favorite part of the holiday season. Ask siblings, aunts, uncles, and grandparents to write letters too.
- Scrapbook: Create scrapbook for your newborn. Add Christmas cards, photos, letters, and other themed memorabilia. A yearly scrapbook will turn into a treasured keepsake.
Even if this year is not your child’s first Christmas, start a new tradition. Have fun! Enjoy every moment of the holiday season!
Merry Christmas!
